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Saba Yemen
7 days ago
- Saba Yemen
British Navy: Our Warships Monitored 5 Russian Vessels
London - Saba: The Royal Navy announced in a statement that its warships and helicopters monitored five Russian vessels that allegedly passed through British waters earlier this month. The statement, issued on Tuesday, said: 'The frigate HMS Iron Duke, based in Plymouth, the patrol vessel HMS Tyne, based in Portsmouth, and Wildcat aircraft from 815 Naval Air Squadron were deployed in three separate operations in the North Sea and English Channel between July 1 and 8.' The Navy clarified that the British ships also took part in the 'Sea Breeze' exercise in Portland. The Royal Navy added: 'The Royal Navy task group worked closely with NATO allies as they continuously monitored Russian activity, which included two Steregushchy-class frigates, an oil tanker, a cargo ship, and a Smolny-class training vessel crossing British waters.' The Navy further explained that the two warships (HMS Tyne and HMS Iron Duke) tracked the Smolny-class training ship as it headed westward from the North Sea, through the English Channel, to northwest France. One of the Steregushchy-class frigates was monitored as it returned from the eastern Mediterranean through the English Channel to the North Sea. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Navy launches 5-day op as 'intelligence gathering' Putin ship seen in UK waters
Royal Navy warships and helicopters have been launched for the second time this month after an 'intelligence gathering' Russian ship was spotted in UK waters. HMS Dragon monitored Russian intelligence gathering ship Yuri Ivanov as it loitered in waters off the Outer Hebrides following the completion of major NATO exercise Formidable Shield that took place nearby. A five-day operation which began on May 18 tracked Russian vessels and escorted them through the UK's sea-lanes, the Royal Navy said. It followed the activation of HMS Tyne three weeks ago. Warships and helicopters were activated in a bid to 'ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea-lanes', Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw said. HMS Dragon, a destroyer based in Portsmouth, launched a Merlin helicopter to collect aerial information until the Yuri Ivanov headed north towards its base in the Arctic. Three Russian vessels, two cargo boats and a warship, RFN Stoikiy, were shadowed by HMS Ledbury, HMS Hurworth and 814 Naval Air Squadron, the Royal Navy added.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Fresh Royal Navy sex scandal as training base dramatically ‘locked down' over revenge porn claims
A ROYAL Navy training base was 'locked down' over revenge porn claims in the latest sex scandal to rock the senior service. Navy chiefs ordered a communication blackout at HMS Raleigh to stop X-rated images of a recruit going viral. 1 Navy chiefs ordered a communication blackout at HMS Raleigh to stop X-rated images of a recruit going viral Credit: Google Hundreds of rookies — including some as young as 16 and 17 — were ordered to hand in their phones. A message sent to their parents said: 'Welfare calls are being made to under-18s' parents to say that their recruits are OK but the base is on communication blackout due to an ongoing police investigation.' The Navy warned parents that the blackout — known as River City state — could last up to 96 hours. The Sun understood that two recruits at HMS Raleigh, in Torpoint, Cornwall, had been in a relationship prior to joining the Navy. A Navy source told The Sun: 'They had joined in separate intakes and when the young woman enlisted, some time after her former partner, she discovered that intimate pictures had been shared on the base without her consent. "By that point her former partner had already left the Navy. He never completed training. 'Only one person is under investigation. No other recruits are suspected of wrongdoing.' The Royal Navy said: 'The welfare of our recruits is our number one priority and a restriction on the use of mobile phones was in place for a short time. "A civilian police investigation is ongoing.' The incident comes days after the Navy's most senior officer, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, was suspended over an alleged affair, and the captain of warship HMS Tyne, Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger, was stripped of command amid claims of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour'.
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour
Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger took charge of the warship HMS Tyne in February. It is understood he has been removed from command in the past week, with the executive officer of the ship taking his place temporarily. The Times reported the allegations are of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate'. The newspaper said Lt Cdr Mayger is being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command after a complaint was raised. The ship operates in UK and European waters on security tasks and 'protects the UK's interests', the Royal Navy said. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday: 'We can confirm that a member of the armed forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' It comes after the head of Royal Navy was told to step back amid reports of an alleged affair with a subordinate. The MoD said on Friday that an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was 'ongoing'. He had reportedly been expected to retire this summer but it is understood he has been told to step back from his role while the investigation takes place.
Rhyl Journal
14-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour
Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger took charge of the warship HMS Tyne in February. It is understood he has been removed from command in the past week, with the executive officer of the ship taking his place temporarily. The Times reported the allegations are of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate'. The newspaper said Lt Cdr Mayger is being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command after a complaint was raised. The ship operates in UK and European waters on security tasks and 'protects the UK's interests', the Royal Navy said. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday: 'We can confirm that a member of the armed forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' It comes after the head of Royal Navy was told to step back amid reports of an alleged affair with a subordinate. The MoD said on Friday that an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was 'ongoing'. He had reportedly been expected to retire this summer but it is understood he has been told to step back from his role while the investigation takes place.
